9.1. Competition waters must be divided into five sectors, identified by name, if possible, and by Roman numerals I, II, III, IV and V and colour coded. The number of sectors have to correspond with the number of competitors in a team (12.3 applies).

9.2. The beats within sectors must be numbered consecutively starting from the upstream boundary in running waters. On still waters, the beats must be numbered clockwise. On still waters the beats shall be marked with the strips of a warning tape on both sides, that determine also the virtual boundary lines in a water. There must be the same number of beats within each sector as the number of participating teams.

9.3. It shall be the prime objective of the host Province to provide all competitors with equal fishing opportunities. They shall insure that no competitor is either advantaged or disadvantaged by the quality of the beat allocated. In any case beats shall be a minimum length of two hundred meters on running water and one hundred meters on still waters. Ideally, each beat will have a minimum buffer zone of ten meters on each side.

9.4. The beats shall be selected in the way that will provide conditions for the controllers to maintain continuous visual contact with the competitor. The controllers shall be adequately equipped for this purpose (binoculars, rubber boots or waders, safety equipment if necessary). In case there is an island within boundaries of a beat, the controller may be directed to perform his duties from the island to ensure a permanent visual contact with his/her competitor. Controller must enter the island not later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the session, making sure the fishing water is not disturbed. Controller remains on the island for the duration of the session.

9.5. The organizers are responsible for marking all beats on all of the sectors, and if possible, safe places for spectators to follow the competition.

9.6. A competitor may only cast or fish his flies within the marked boundaries of his beat and he must remain within the boundaries of the beat during the whole competition session. A competitor may not fish from, nor use, any form of bridge during a Competition Session.

9.7. If a hooked fish swims outside the boundaries of the competitor’s beat, the competitor may play the fish from inside his own beat and it must also be landed within his beat. If a hooked fish swims into the adjacent beat, and the angler in that beat does not object, then the competitor may play the fish from inside his own beat and it must also be landed within his beat. If the angler in the adjacent beat does object, the competitor has a maximum of five minutes to bring the fish out of the adjacent beat.

9.8. During a championship session, bank fishing; wading allowed, only the competitor may enter the water within the boundaries of his beat. Bank fishing means that there is always contact with the ground or bottom. Deliberately swimming or floating is forbidden.

9.1. Competition waters shall be divided into Sectors identified by name, if possible, and by Roman numerals I, II, III, (IV and V). The number of sectors must correspond with the number of competitors in a team (Article 12.4. applies).

9.2. The beats within sectors must be numbered consecutively starting from the upstream boundary in running waters. On still waters, the beats must be numbered clockwise. There must be the same number of beats within each sector as the number of participating teams.

9.3. It shall be the prime objective of the Host Country to provide all competitors with equal fishing opportunities. They shall insure that no competitor is either advantaged or disadvantaged by the quality of the beat allocated. In any case, beats shall be a minimum length of two hundred metres on running waters and one hundred metres on still waters. The buffer zone of minimum ten metres must be marked between adjacent beats.

9.4. The beats shall be selected in the way that will provide conditions for the controllers to maintain continuous visual contact with the competitor. The controllers shall be adequately equipped for this purpose (binoculars, rubber boots or waders, safety equipment if necessary). In case there is an island within boundaries of a beat, the controller may be directed to perform his duties from the island to ensure a permanent visual contact with his/her competitor. Controller must enter the island not later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the session, making sure the fishing water is not disturbed. Controller remains on the island for the duration of the session.

9.5. The organisers are responsible for properly marking all beats on all of the sectors, and if possible, safe places for spectators to follow the competition. On still waters the beats shall be marked with the strips of a warning tape on both sides, that determine also the virtual boundary lines in a water.

9.6. A competitor may only cast or fish his flies within the marked boundaries of his beat, and he must remain within the boundaries of the beat during the whole competition session. A competitor may not fish from, nor use, any form of bridge during a Competition Session.

9.7. If a hooked fish swims outside of the boundaries of the competitor’s beat, the competitor may play the fish from inside his own beat, and it must also be landed within his beat. If a hooked fish swims into the adjacent beat, and the angler in that beat does not object, then the competitor may play the fish from inside his own beat. If the angler in the adjacent beat does object, the competitor has a maximum of five minutes to bring the fish out of the adjacent beat.

9.8. During a championship “bank fishing” session, wading allowed, only the competitor may enter the water within the boundaries of his beat. For safety reasons, if it’s considered necessary by the controller, then the controller may enter the water for rescue. Bank fishing means that there is always contact with the ground, lake bottom or river bottom. Deliberately swimming or floating is forbidden.